The Gambler (2014)
December 29th, 2014 at 2:51:18 PM
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When I saw that wahlberg was going to be cast in this I dropped it from my must see list.
December 29th, 2014 at 3:04:12 PM
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Quote: AsswhoopermcdaddyWhen I saw that wahlberg was going to be cast in this I dropped it from my must see list.
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December 29th, 2014 at 3:07:13 PM
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He beat up an Asian guy when he was young. He repented but I don't like him as an actor. He plays weird roles between light hearted and dead serious. Most actors are cast in playing a certain type. Hoffman or Nolte could have made this movie good. Instead we got the guy from Ted, The Big Hit, etc.
December 29th, 2014 at 3:09:55 PM
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Give me an actor that can play a dark self destructive role.
December 29th, 2014 at 3:21:27 PM
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Is this a take on the Dostoevsky book?
The trick to poker is learning not to beat yourself up for your mistakes too much, and certainly not too little, but just the right amount.
December 29th, 2014 at 3:40:37 PM
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That would be giving this film too much credit.
December 30th, 2014 at 10:26:03 AM
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Quote: 24BingoIs this a take on the Dostoevsky book?
Yes. I believe it is. As in the book, roulette plays a major role. However, I don't know if there is much beyond that. The main character is a college professor, not a soldier.
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December 30th, 2014 at 11:38:27 AM
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Quote: AyecarumbaYes. I believe it is. As in the book, roulette plays a major role. However, I don't know if there is much beyond that. The main character is a college professor, not a soldier.
It is supposed to be.
there is a thread for the '74 movie, which certainly is, and this is supposed to be remake of that.
http://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/off-topic/17412-the-gambler-1974-film/#post339009
The Dice, the cards, they not only have no sense of justice but are seemingly endowed with a sense of cruel irony. This devolves from the 'nature of random'. Ironically, don't you see.
December 30th, 2014 at 2:20:05 PM
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Quote: AsswhoopermcdaddyHe beat up an Asian guy when he was young. He repented but I don't like him as an actor. .
A little more serious then that.
Took out the guys eye.
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December 30th, 2014 at 2:24:24 PM
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Quote: terapinedA little more serious then that.
Took out the guys eye.
It's also the things he said. You can read the police reports online. I'm all for second chances but it shouldn't be because someone has money.
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
